Rethinking contraindications: Successful liver transplantation after recurrent intracranial haemorrhage - 19/02/26
, Jeyaprakashakanna J b
, Akila Rajakumar a
, Dinesh Jothimani c
, Mohamed Rela c 
Abstract |
Intracranial haemorrhage is a rare, high-risk complication in patients with end-stage liver disease, lacking established neurosurgical guidelines, especially when a living donor is available for urgent liver transplantation. We present a challenging case of a 39-year-old man with acute-on-chronic liver failure who developed two episodes of subdural haemorrhage with midline shift within one week. He was initially stabilised with burr hole evacuation but required a decompression craniectomy following a recurrence. Despite these crises, he successfully underwent living donor LT within a month. His complex post-transplant course included hepatic artery thrombosis, a cerebrospinal fluid leak, and sinking flap syndrome, all managed successfully. This report underscores the critical role of a multidisciplinary team in making timely decisions and navigating the delicate balance between bleeding and thrombotic risks in managing ICH in LT candidates.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Acute on chronic liver failure, Intracranial haemorrhage, Sinking flap syndrome, Craniectomy in end stage liver disease
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Vol 22
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